Domaine Coche Dury   Meursault Rougeot

2004 Meursault Rougeot

By Domaine Coche-Dury

The 2004 Meursault Rougeot from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France

Peering into the particular nuances that hallmarked a vintage is rather akin to unearthing rare treasures of vinous history. Such is the case with the 2004 Meursault Rougeot from Domaine Coche-Dury, a beacon of Burgundian brilliance that merits meticulous musings. Domaine Coche-Dury, renowned for their precision and utmost devotion to expressing terroir, have bestowed upon us an offering from a year that was undeniably challenging, yet endowed in this instance with an enigmatic charm.

 

A Vintage of Valor and Virtue

The 2004 vintage in Burgundy was one fraught with meteorological mischief — an unnerving start with frost and hail soon gave way to optimal conditions come harvest. The fates were benign, allowing the grapes to reach maturity with a grace that emerges within the glass. A commentary on climatic resilience, one could say, and the mastery found at Domaine Coche-Dury.

In the 2004 Meursault Rougeot, those adept hands coaxed out an elegance and balance that speaks volumes of their commitment to quality over quantity. A symphony of subtle lemon zest, flinty mineral notes, and a wisp of oak-inducted vanilla define this wine’s aromatic profile — a complex yet poised bouquet that lingers long on the olfactory senses.

 

Investing in Liquid Legacies

For the astute fine wine investor, vintages such as these exemplify the type of liquid legacies that not only endure but evolve beautifully over time. With the proven pedigree of Domaine Coche-Dury behind it, this Meursault Rougeot stands as a testament to the transformative power of patience and a formidable example of how certain wines can defy initial expectations shaped by climatic adversity.

Adept at unfolding layers over time, the palate reveals intricacies with hints of hazelnut alongside ripe orchard fruits, all framed by a well-structured acidity that makes this wine an intriguing proposition for those entranced by the unfolding narratives that only years in bottle can bestow.

In conclusion, capturing both an exceptional winemaker’s acuity and the particular narrative of a unique season in Burgundy's storied lands, the 2004 Meursault Rougeot offers an experience that gratifies both connoisseur and investor alike. Savour not simply a glass, but a chapter of vinous lore.

Current market price

£19,900.00

12x75cl

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